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PIX: Tahira parties with Bhumi, Katrina

PIX: Tahira parties with Bhumi, Katrina

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Tahira Kashyap turned 35 on January 21, and her husband Ayushmann Khurrana threw a party at their home. An interesting bunch of guests turned up, and we bring you the inside pictures!

Farmers' issue forces several adjournments of Lok Sabha

Farmers' issue forces several adjournments of Lok Sabha

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Lok Sabha proceedings were washed out for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after the House was repeatedly adjourned due to protests by opposition members who were demanding a separate discussion on the farm laws issue.

Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi is new Punjab CM

Dalit leader Charanjit Singh Channi is new Punjab CM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Congress picked Charanjit Singh Channi as the next chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dailt to hold the post in the state, a day after Amarinder Singh resigned following a bitter power tussle in the party.

Parliament adjourned for the day as Oppn keeps up protest

Parliament adjourned for the day as Oppn keeps up protest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for the day following disruptions by Opposition parties which raised slogans on the Pegasus snooping row and the farmers' issue by gathering in the Well of the House.

'The Akalis have run Punjab to the ground'

'The Akalis have run Punjab to the ground'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

'They are completely corrupt and have introduced a mafia culture which has seen one family control the entire resources of the state.'

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Around 11,500 ingredients have been put on the website for the public opinion.

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled, do it more regularly.'

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Amarinder-Sidhu tussle intensifies as their wives join the battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The widening differences between Punjab Congress leaders -- Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu intensified with their wives joining them in the conflict.

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The stars get together for an evening of awards.

After Nitish supports note ban, Modi lauds Bihar CM over liquor ban

After Nitish supports note ban, Modi lauds Bihar CM over liquor ban

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The two leaders heaped praise upon each other for effectively implementing prohibition in their states, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'The honourable prime minister virtually handpicked me for the Amritsar East seat.' 'Amit Shahji announced that if I am elected, the whole of Punjab will be drugs free.'

Ally trouble for BJP? SAD skips NDA meet over RSS interference

Ally trouble for BJP? SAD skips NDA meet over RSS interference

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The BJP said that the SAD had informed in advance that it will not attend the meeting.

Sarabjit will be given state funeral: Punjab CM

Sarabjit will be given state funeral: Punjab CM

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Describing Sarabjit Singh as a "national martyr", Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday said that the Indian death row prisoner, who died in Pakistan, will be given a state funeral.

278 crorepati candidates in fray in Phase 7

278 crorepati candidates in fray in Phase 7

Rediff.com18 May 2019

59 constituencies across 7 states and one Union Territory will go to polls in the seventh phase on May 19.

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Best Videos of the Week.

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Former CM Hooda gives Khattar's swearing-in a miss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal who was under fire from Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership, including Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal campaigned against the saffron party nominees during the assembly elections attended the oath-taking ceremony of Manohar Lal Khattar in Panchkula on Sunday.

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

Govt to examine clemency demand for Bhullar: Shinde

Govt to examine clemency demand for Bhullar: Shinde

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The decision came a day after Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal and his deputy Sukhbir Singh Badal approached Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Home Minister to find a way out to stop Bhullar's execution on the ground of peace and harmony in the state.

Punjab govt asks pvt hospitals to return vaccine stock

Punjab govt asks pvt hospitals to return vaccine stock

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Under flak from the opposition for 'diverting' Covid vaccines to private hospitals to make a profit, the Punjab government on Friday asked them to return all stock meant for the 18-44 age group.

Punjab CM meets PM, seeks clemency for Bhullar

Punjab CM meets PM, seeks clemency for Bhullar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Against the backdrop of the apex court refusing to commute the death sentence of Khalistani terrorist Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his deputy Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi on Monday.

The SAD case of Punjab

The SAD case of Punjab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Sukhbir was having none of that. He saw Manpreet taking the V P Singh route to oust him (in the interests of austerity, Manpreet drives his car himself, has minimal security and refuses to touch cashew nuts offered to ministers at public functions, according to newspaper reports from Punjab).

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to again visit poll-bound Gujarat from Saturday, said the government can't break the back of small and medium businesses, crush the informal sector and destroy millions of jobs.

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev put crowning tadka in the dish at the World India Food event that will conclude on Sunday.

Rahul vows to bring back jobs to Punjab, accuses Kejriwal for blast in Bhatinda

Rahul vows to bring back jobs to Punjab, accuses Kejriwal for blast in Bhatinda

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president also accused Delhi CM of "helping" forces who want to disturb Punjab's peace and push it back to the dark days of militancy.

World Cup Kabaddi: Indian men, women defend titles

World Cup Kabaddi: Indian men, women defend titles

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

The Indian men continued their winning streak by clinching the fifth Kabaddi World Cup title, while women bagged the crown for the fourth consecutive time.

Sukhbir behind political murders in Punjab: Congress

Sukhbir behind political murders in Punjab: Congress

Rediff.com17 May 2013

In the wake of alleged political violence in the state, the Punjab Congress on Friday demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, saying he was the main architect behind "political murders and growth of mafias".

Moga bus horror: Victim's father agrees to post-mortem

Moga bus horror: Victim's father agrees to post-mortem

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The father of the girl agreed to conducting of post-mortem and cremation of the body.

Bhagwant Mann pledges to quit alcohol, Kejriwal terms it 'sacrifice' for people

Bhagwant Mann pledges to quit alcohol, Kejriwal terms it 'sacrifice' for people

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Mann, who is often criticised by political opponents for "excessive drinking," hopes to shun liquor for the rest of his life.

Ex-army chief Gen JJ Singh joins SAD, to take on Amarinder

Ex-army chief Gen JJ Singh joins SAD, to take on Amarinder

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Singh, who also served as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, joined the SAD on Saturday evening in the presence of party president and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Sidhu attends Rahul-led tractor rally in Punjab, slams BJP

Sidhu attends Rahul-led tractor rally in Punjab, slams BJP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Sidhu, who had been at loggerheads with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, had stayed away from all Congress activities ever since he resigned as cabinet minister last year.

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Culture Minister Prahlad Patel asserted that national memorials cannot be 'political memorials' and they should be kept away from politics.

'Maggi episode did not leave a positive taste'

'Maggi episode did not leave a positive taste'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Nestle India said it has conducted over 3,500 tests.

2 Punjab Congress leaders quit party to join SAD

2 Punjab Congress leaders quit party to join SAD

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

In a blow to Punjab Congress, two of its senior leader resigned from the party and joined the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday.

PIX: Guess who Urmila is partying with?

PIX: Guess who Urmila is partying with?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Baba Siddique's grand Iftar party.

Shoes hurled at Punjab NRI affairs minister in New York

Shoes hurled at Punjab NRI affairs minister in New York

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

A senior cabinet minister in the Punjab government and his delegation came under attack in New York as hundreds of Sikhs protesting his visit allegedly threw stones and hurled a shoe at the leaders, following which the police took two youths into custody.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Shane Warne returned to Rajasthan Royals as team mentor, 10 years after he famously led the side to the Indian Premier League title in the inaugural edition.

SAD begins its consultation on future with NDA

SAD begins its consultation on future with NDA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Asked whether the SAD would pull out of the National Democratic Alliance as well, Harsimrat said it was for the party to decide and a collective decision would be taken on the issue by all senior leaders together.